About Naeem Rana

I am a couples therapist based in Melbourne with over 14 years of experience in the mental health profession. My practice focuses on helping couples work through challenges such as communication breakdown, cultural differences, infidelity, trauma, and emotional disconnection.

My approach is holistic and personalised, integrating evidence-based therapies with an understanding of cultural and personal histories. I aim to create a safe, respectful environment where each partner can feel heard, understood, and supported.

Qualifications

• Master of Counselling – La Trobe University (2013)

• Graduate Diploma in Psychology – University of Melbourne (2011)

Professional Memberships & Certifications

• Level 4 Member – Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

• ACA Registered Clinical Supervisor

• Standard Mental Health First Aid

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

• Trauma-Informed Practice – NICABM

• Integrative Couples Therapy – PESI, 2024

• Registered Provider – Medibank & Bupa

Areas of Expertise

• Relationship & communication issues

• Infidelity and trust rebuilding

• Cross-cultural and intercultural relationship challenges

• Trauma & PTSD

• Anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues

• Anger management

• Domestic and family violence

• Crisis support and suicide prevention

Therapeutic Approaches

I integrate a variety of evidence-based modalities:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) & Process-Experiential EFT (PEEFT)

• Integrative Couples Therapy

• Family Therapy

• Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  
  

Professional Experience

• Couples Therapy Melbourne – Counsellor/Therapist, providing in-person and online sessions with a focus on cross-cultural relationships.

• Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors – Senior Lecturer in the Master of Counselling program.

• Lifeline Melbourne – Crisis Support Worker for people in distress, including those impacted by trauma, violence, and homelessness.

• Kangan Batman TAFE – Student Counsellor providing mental health support, career guidance, and emergency housing assistance.
  
  

A Personal Note

My personal journey — including migration, cultural transitions, and diverse life experiences — has given me a deep appreciation for the role of culture, identity, and life history in shaping relationships.
I am fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and English, which allows me to work effectively with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.